“Is there going to be a flood?” asked Daniel. He looked nervously at his dad and mom. They both looked worried. Dad was completely wet and dirty. He and some other men in town had spent the morning piling bags of sand on top of the /ewe (防洪堤) along the river. For years the levee had kept the Mississippi from flooding its banks. After three straight days of rain,though,the water grew higher and higher. If the levee broke,Dani?r‘s neighborhood would be flooded for sure.
“We’11 be fine,” Dad placed a reassuring hand on Danier’s shoulder. Outside,lightning flashed,followed by distant thunder. “Just in case,” said Dad. I think we should start moving some things to Uncle Mike's house." Uncle Mike lived farther away from the river on higher ground. “And we’ 11 take everything we need to cook and eat upstairs,” he said, “l(fā)ike camping out in our own house."
I By nightfall,everything the family needed had been moved upstairs. Dad had taken their new couch and TV to Uncle Mike's. Daniel helped his dad tie a fishing boat to the front (門廊) .“Just in case,”said Dad.
Lying in bed that night,Daniel tossed and turned. He could hear the heavy rain beating on the roof. “Everything will be all right,” he said to himself just before falling asleep.
Several hours later,the sound of"幻:皮似(警報器) woke Daniel from a sound sleep. He sat straight up in bed,his heart pounding. Ink rushed Mom ,“Get dressed,Daniel!The levee just broke!WeJ re leaving. We have no other choice."
A few minutes later they all got . into the fishing boat,leaving behind just about everything they owned. Daniel asked,re going to -lose everything,aren't we?w
“No,not everything”’ said Mom,pulling him close. We'11 always have each other."
“That's right,” said Dad. “We may lose the house,but we can always rebuild it. We can't ever lose our home,though,because home is us."
1. What caused the levee to break?
A. Bad construction.
B. High water levels.
C. Lack of sandbags.
D. People's carelessness.
2. The underlined word “reassuring” in Paragraph 2 probably means.
A. shaking B. disturbing
C. disappointing D. comforting
3. How did Daniel's family manage to escape the danger?
A. By taking a fishing boat.
B. By being saved by the police,
C. With the help of Uncle Mike.
D. By camping out on higher ground.
4. From what Daniel's parents said we can learn that.
A. life isn’t a bed of roses
B. east or west,home is best
C. home is where the family is
D. a man's house is his castle
B。細節(jié)理解題。由第一段中的though ,.the water grewhigher and higheí 推斷，防洪 決口是由于水位太高。
2.D. 詞義猜測題。由第二段中的We’ll be fine判斷，Daniel的父親把手放在他的肩上意在安慰 他，故選comforting。
3. A. 細節(jié)理解題。由倒數(shù)第三段中的Afew minutes later they all got into the fishing boat 可知,Daniel —家坐漁船離開將要被洪水淹沒的家 園。
4.C. 推理判斷題。由最后兩段中Daniel的父母： 所說的話可推斷，他們認為家人在的地方就有家。
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B ★★★★☆
Susan Cain was such a shy girl that she did not want Other people to look at her. But when she grew up Susan chose to be a lawyer,which is usually for a bold(大膽的) person. But Susan thinks that her shyness has made her a better lawyer.
She said, “At first I had the idea that I would be disadvantaged. But I quickly found that was not true.I’m good at listening to people,which helps me build relationships with others. These would also make me very powerful.”
Almost half of all people say that they are shy. Social scientists studied young adults in eight countries across the world. They found that in Japan 57% of people said that they were shy. The lowest number was in Israel,only 31%. In most countries,bout 40% of the population said they were shy.
Scientists say that it is because of two things: genetic（遺傳） character and life experience. They did a study of two-month-old babies. Of every five babies,one was very active. Some people become shy because of what has happened to them. For example,children who are always blamed (責(zé)備)by their family can be shy. But good experiences can help sensitive children become active.
Shy people may feel that they have a disadvantage in their social life and their work. But shyness can be an advantage. Many shy people have good characters. They are gooasfriends because they listen more than they talk. They are much less likely to cheat or lie even when they think they cannot be caught. Studies show that they are much more likely to show.?ympí?ty (同情) for others.
Shy people may not have a choice about being shy. But they can learn to use the good qualities they have. In this way they can do something good with their shy character.
5. As an adult,Susan thinks that her shyness .
A. has made her be afraid of looking at others
B. has helped her become a powerful lawyer
C. has negative effects on her career
D. means she has fewer new friends
6. The study in Paragraph 3 has found that .
A. most people are shy
B. adults are shyer than kids
C. people in Israel are the shyest
D. shyness is common among people
7. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?
A. The disadvantages of shyness.
B. The ways to get rid of shyness.
C. The reasons why some people are shy.
D. The influences of shyness on people's life.
8. According to the text,shy people .
A. are more likely to be honest
B. seldom show sympathy for others
C. find it hard to focus on what others say
D. often make mistakes that upset their parents
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“Everyone finds a partner,” I say to the kids. We are about to start 8th grade weight training. I say the words to make the kids feel welcome when they come in. When the 8th graders walk in the door,I see the nervousness in their eyes. When I see them,I remember rnyseif years ago when I was doing the same thing.
I remember coming to Granger High School for 8th grade lifting. I felt nervous coming in thinking I would get lost. I also felt nervous to meet the coach. I did not feel welcome because everyone was bigger tiian me. I did not want to mess up (搞糟) and get laughed at by other people.
The second time I went there was a lot better than the first time. I was not afraid to walk into the room and see all the big people. I thought to myself, “If other kids can do it,then I can do it." I went to my partner and felt a little bit more confident. I was still nervous but I felt better. As hard as I tried not to mess up,it happened. Then a voice said, “Good job,you are getting better." I started to feel better hearing people saying “good job”, instead of “get out”.
When I come back to reality,I realize that the kid in front of me is just like me then. When he has finished his warm-up,I tell him “Good job,man,you are getting better." Once I start encouraging him,he starts to feel better. I also feel good about myself for being able to help him feel more confident. I can hear the students praising one another.
1. Why does the author ask everyone to find a partner?
A. To make them feel at home.
B. To remind them of their past,
C. To let them train with each other.
D. To give them a chance to make friends.
2. When the author came for 8th grade lifting,he felt nervous because .
A. someone misled him
B. others laughed at him
C. the coach was very strict
D. he was at a disadvantage
3. What happened to the author during his second visit to Granger High School?
A. He succeeded at last.
B. He got encouragement.
C. He got over his nervousness.
D. He was praised by his coach.
4. Why did the author praise the 8th grader?
A. The student did his best.
B. The student was confident.
C. He just wanted the student to feel happy.
D. He knew encouragement could help the student.
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While reading the local newspaper in last month,I knew the Z00 in my town d?dn,t have enough money to raising its animals. To call on people to help,I wrote a letter to the newspaper in it I wrote, “Giving some money and you will be able to help an animal." Finally，I sent a letter to the local newspaper as well some money. After a few days,my letter was published. To my delighted,people begin to donate money to the zoo. At school,I told my schoolmate about the poor situation of the animals in the zoo. I hoped they could also do anything to help them.
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Nomads (游牧民族) who live in .the Sa?iara Desert of North Africa rely on a most unique animal for transportation — the (單峰駱駝) .Because it is necessary for desert travel,the dromedary is sometimes called the "ship of the desert ”
Several (因素) make the dromedary suitable for long desert trips. It can go for long periods 3 GUut food. ?he (駝峰) on a camel's back serves as its food reserve. When it has little to eat,It changes the fat from its hump into energy. The earner’s hump can weigh up to 80 pounds or more. When the animal has to depend on its reservoir of fat,the hump becomes much smaller. Thus,it is easy to recognize a wcll-fcd camel by the size of Its hump.
Many people believe that camels store water 1?1 their humps. This is not true. Their ability to go for days without drinking is because of other factors. First,camels are able to drink large quantities of water at one time. Some have been known to drink 53 gallons in one day. Second,the camel sweats very little and can staAd great body temperatures. As a result,it keeps most of the water it drinks and can travel severaUiundred miles without stopping to drink.
Other physical characteristics enable the camel to stand unpleasant desert conditions. It can completely ：close its nose,thus protecting it from sandstorms. Its;eyes are protected from sand and sun by overhanging lids(眼皮) and long toAes (睫毛) ，and its broad feet keep it from sinking into the soft sand. No other ：animal is better equipped for life in the desert than the camel. In fact,camels serve the nomadic peoples of North Africa in many ways.
5. What's the main idea of the text?
A. The dromedary is the most valuable animal.
B. The dromedary is well protected by nomads,
C. The dromedary is best equipped for desert life.
D. The dromedary's hump is of great importance.
6. According to the text, ? iomedaiy’ s hump.
A. can weigh up to 80 kilograms
B. is usually large when it is well-fed
C. makes it easier to ride on than other animals
D. can absorb the fat from other parts of its body
7. The dromedary can go for days without drinking partly because.
A. its hump can store water
B. its body temperature is low
C. it never sweats during desert trips
D. it drinks large amounts of water at a time
8. What may be talked about following the last paragraph?
A. Nomads’ lifestyle.
B. The dromedary's living habits.
C. The important roles the dromedary plays in nomads’ life.
D. The differences between the dromedary and other camels.
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In the spring of 2012,I moved to the San Francisco bay area with my wife and two young sons.
I tried to get hold of one of my old Nokia cellphones,but they were no longer available.
I remember the exact moment when I realized something important had happened. I was on my bike,cycling to Stanford,and it struck me that a week had gone by without having a phone. And everything was just fine. Better than fine,actually. I felt more carefree and happier. That was in September 2012. I have been phone-free since then.
Here are the most common questions people ask when they find it out. “How do people get hold of you?” Er,they have my online mail address. I still have a laptop,and use it most days. It even works when r'm away from my house or office.
“What if something happened t? your children?” This one always strikes me. My children are eight and four. They are with a responsible adult at all times. I love them more than I could ever say and I love spending time with them but really,why do I need to keep in touch with them every minute of the day? If something happens,there will be always someone there to take care of them.
Then there's my company: “How can you be a tech CEO without using a phone?” I do always borrow phones to see how our new products work on mobile.
1. How did the author feel without a cellphone?
A. He was proud.
B. He was lonely.
C. He was relaxed.
D. He was worried.
2. How does the author get in touch with people?
A. He sends e-mails.
B. He uses others’ phones.
C. He visits them in person.
D. He meets them in his office.
3. What do we know about the author and his children?
A. He has bought phones for them.
B. He asks them to be well-behaved,
C. He doesn't like staying with them.
D. He doesn't always connect with them.
4. What could be the best title for the text?
A. Life without a phone
B. Bad effects of phones
C. Time to avoid phones
D. Say no to modem technology
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The grizzly bear is found in rocky mountains and remote forests of North America. Grizzly bears are geiierally larger and more heavily b?i?t than other bears. Compared with black bears,they have a unique (隆肉) on their shoulders and longer claws (腳 爪) .The claws are better suited to digging rather than tree climbing. Grizzlies also have very thick fur that keeps them warm in terrible and snowy winters,and that is usually dark brown in color. The name “grizzly” comes from the gray-tipped hairs these bears get as they grow older.
The average male grizzly bear weighs between 400 and 600 pounds (180 to 270 kg) . In spite of its huge size,the grizzly can move at a speed of up to 35 miles per hour (56 kilometers per hour) over short distances. Like all bears,it is a good swimmer.
Grizzly bears sleep through the winter,and need to eat a lot in the summer and fall in order to build up enough fat reserves to survive the winter period.Ninety percent of the grizzly's diet consists of;vegetation such as roots,pine nuts,mushrooms and ：berries. It also feeds on mammals,fish and honey.However,though they have obvious physical :advantages,grizzly bears rarely view humans as prey (獵物) .Even so,they can be aggressive to humans if ：disturbed. For this reason,campers are warned to :hang food at a height beyond the bears’ reach to avoid attracting them.
5. What is said about older grizzly bears?
A. They sleep longer.
B. Their fur gets thicker.
C. Their hairs change color.
D. They become more aggressive.
6. How are grizzly bear^nd black bears alike?
A. They are good climbers.
B. They are able to swim well,
C. They are very similar in size.
D. They have a hump on their backs.
7. According to the text,what does the grizzly bear mainly feed on?
A. Fish. B. Honey,
C. Mammals. D. Plants.
8. According to the text,what are campers advised to do?
A. Avoid feeding the bears.
B. Stay out of sight of the bears.
C. Keep the campsite clear and clean.
D. Place food out of the reach of bears.
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The U.S. high school rate (輟學(xué)率) has fallen in recent years,with the number of dropouts decreased from 1 million in 2008 to about 750,000 in 2012,according to a study. The number of dropout factories”，high schools in which fewer than 60% of freshmen graduate in four years,decreased greatly during the same period.
“Clear progress is being made,” said Bob Wise,a former West Virginia governor. “it's not a total success yet. So we shou?dn’ t,take a victory iap. But we can at least st?rt warming up."
Education Secretary Ame Duncan has said the improving graduation rate serves as evidence that the nation's public schools are making progress. But there* re many reasons that graduation rates can rise. And not all of the reasons have to do with stronger schools preparing more students for life after high school.
Alabama,for example,made great progress in 2014. Its graduation rate jumped more than six percentage points,the second-biggest increase in the nation. But the increase agreed with a policy change that took in the same year: Alabama students no longer had to pass ? high school exit exam to earn a diploma (畢業(yè)文憑) .
It also isn’ t clear how many students are graduating with the skills they need for the workplace or for college. Graduation requirements vary widely across states,and many states offer different levels of diplomas with different requirements.
Arizona students can earn a standard diploma that requires four courses in math,four in English and three in science. But they also can earn a “Grand Canyon” diploma,which requires just two courses each in math,science and English — less than many colleges’ requ?ement for admission.
9. The good news about a newly released study is that
A.there’ re few dropouts in u.s. high schools
B. the U.S. high school dropout rate has fallen
C. the number of “dropout factories” has increased
D. the number of high school students is increasing
10. The underlined phrase “take a victory lap” in Paragraph 2 means .
A. lose confidence
B. stop working
C. become too excited
D. get embarrassed
11. Why does the author mention Alabama?
A. fo prove Alabama's education develops very fast.
B. To show graduation rate doesn't mean everything.
C. To advise students to try to get different diplomas.
D. To warn the U.S. education is not successful.
12. What do we know about the “Grand Canyon”
diploma in Arizona? 一
A. Students need to put more efforts into it.
B. It's much required for colleges in Arizona.
C. Students who get it won’t necessarily be admitted by colleges.
D. It's more difficult to get than a standard diploma.
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4. This young man is in danger of d .
Doctor,please try your best to save him.
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